A wiki is a collection of web pages designed to let anyone who accesses it add to or modify its contents. Its similar to a web site, but the user need have no knowledge of html code in order to create a successful wiki. One of the most popular wikis is the wikipedia, a collaborative encyclopedia of sorts. Another characteristic of a wiki is that it can be modified by persons other than the original creator. A wiki can be protected, meaning that only the creator or certain individuals have the power to edit or change its contents or the creator can choose to make it public and let anyone make modifications. Using Wikis in Education is a wiki on, what else, using wikis in education!
How Does a Wiki Work?
Where Can I Register for a Wiki?
There are many places to register for your very own wiki. As you register, always remember that your students' safety is your number one concern. Many sites offer wikis for educators. These are typically free of advertisements because you never know what may 'pop-up' while your students are adding content to the wiki space. - make sure you sign up for an educator account - they're ad free! - this site also shows examples of various types of wikis - this site offers wikis and a wealth of other collaborative tools. There are plenty of other sites hosting wikis that can be found through a simple google search. Many are free - free is good!
Ideas and Resources for Using Wikis in the Classroom
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A wiki is a collection of web pages designed to let anyone who accesses it add to or modify its contents. Its similar to a web site, but the user need have no knowledge of html code in order to create a successful wiki. One of the most popular wikis is the wikipedia, a collaborative encyclopedia of sorts. Another characteristic of a wiki is that it can be modified by persons other than the original creator. A wiki can be protected, meaning that only the creator or certain individuals have the power to edit or change its contents or the creator can choose to make it public and let anyone make modifications. Using Wikis in Education is a wiki on, what else, using wikis in education!
How Does a Wiki Work?
Where Can I Register for a Wiki?
There are many places to register for your very own wiki. As you register, always remember that your students' safety is your number one concern. Many sites offer wikis for educators. These are typically free of advertisements because you never know what may 'pop-up' while your students are adding content to the wiki space. - make sure you sign up for an educator account - they're ad free! - this site also shows examples of various types of wikis - this site offers wikis and a wealth of other collaborative tools. There are plenty of other sites hosting wikis that can be found through a simple google search. Many are free - free is good!Ideas and Resources for Using Wikis in the Classroom
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